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Creighton’s Seven-Run Sixth Overwhelms Kansas in NCAA Regional

Making their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2014, the Jayhawks will play North Dakota State on Saturday to stay alive

Kansas Jayhawks coach Dan Fitzgerald

Overview

  • Kansas and Creighton were tied 3-3 before the Bluejays erupted for seven runs in the sixth inning to pull away for an 11-4 win.
  • Starter Dominic Voegele surrendered seven earned runs on nine hits over 5 1/3 innings, walking four and striking out five.
  • Nolan Sailors drove in four runs, including a two-run double in the big sixth inning, and narrowly missed hitting for the cycle.
  • Creighton collected 16 hits overall, with Tate Gillen, Matt Scherrman and Sailors combining for nine knocks and six RBIs.
  • With their season on the line, Kansas faces No. 4 seed North Dakota State in an elimination game Saturday in Fayetteville.